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1

During a trial, a patient's recollection of events usually does not prevail over the medical records.
A)True
B)False
2

Handing a patient a brochure about his or her medical problem is considered a sufficient attempt to inform.
A)True
B)False
3

When a patient's medical record is subpoenaed as evidence in court, written permission from the patient is waived.
A)True
B)False
4

X-ray and all test results are part of the medical record.
A)True
B)False
5

Each time a request for information is received, the patient's complete medical record should be released.
A)True
B)False
6

To correct an error discovered after a patient's medical record has been filed one must
A)erase the mistake and type in the correction.
B)get written consent from the patient to make the correction.
C)draw a line through the mistake, label it as a correction, and date and initial it.
D)throw it away and start over.
7

Patients' medical records are the property of
A)the state.
B)the patient and his or her family.
C)the owners of the facility where they were created.
D)the treating physician, regardless of practice type.
8

Medical information about a patient may be released for the following purpose(s)
A)insurance claims
B)transfer to another physician
C)use in a court of law
D)All of the choices are correct.
9

Requests for information coming into the medical office from insurance companies or other sources should
A)be handled over the telephone.
B)list the purpose for which the data will be used.
C)not be filed with the patient's medical record.
D)be signed by the patient.
10

Informed consent implies that the patient understands
A)the proposed modes of treatment.
B)the reasons the treatment is necessary.
C)the risks involved in the proposed treatment.
D)All of the choices are correct.





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